Strong Earthquake Shakes Kanto Region in Japan
An earthquake hit the Kanto region in Japan early in the morning.
Kanto includes Ibaraki, Saitama, Tokyo, and Chiba.
The earthquake had a intensity of lower 5. This is strong.
Many people woke up and felt surprised.
37 people got hurt. One person has a serious injury.
The earthquake also caused problems with water and transport.
Some places did not have water after the earthquake.
Trains and roads also had problems.
An expert said the earthquake happened in a special area.
This area is under the ground in Kanto.
People call it an 'earthquake nest' because many earthquakes start there.
The expert said people should check their preparation for earthquakes.
This means having a plan and supplies ready.
Japan often has earthquakes. People there learn how to stay safe.
Vocabulary5 words
- earthquake
- when the ground shakes suddenly
- intensity
- how strong something is
- transport
- ways to move people or things, like trains
- expert
- a person who knows a lot about something
- preparation
- getting ready for something
Quiz
Answer key
1. Kanto region 2. 37 3. It is called an 'earthquake nest'
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
An _____ hit the Kanto region in Japan early in the morning.
Kanto includes Ibaraki, Saitama, Tokyo, and Chiba.
The earthquake had a _____ of lower 5. This is strong.
37 people got hurt. One person has a serious _____.
The earthquake also caused problems with water and _____.
Some places did not have water after the earthquake.
An _____ said the earthquake happened in a special area.
People call it an 'earthquake nest' because many earthquakes start there.
The expert said people should check their _____ for earthquakes.
Japan often has earthquakes. People there learn how to stay safe.